Category Archives: Scotland

From pub life and medieval wonder in Edinburgh to Inverness and the Highlands — Scotland continues to amaze!

Edinburgh: In Hindsight

Posted on December 24, 2009 by ShannonElizabeth

A mini guide to Edinburgh based on a five day experience… If you frequent Edinburgh or are an actual Edinburgher (I assume that’s what natives are called?) please feel free to add comments to this to help other looking to visit!

Reviews: Edinburgh Airport; Jury’s Inn, Old Town; Royal British Hotel, New Town; Princes Street Cafe; Edinburgh Castle; Lyceum Theatre; Camera Obscura; Timberbush Tours; Christmas Markets Continue reading →

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The Search for Nessie.

Posted on December 23, 2009 by ShannonElizabeth

My journey into the Highlands with Timberbush Tours! Passed through Glen Coe, the Great Glen, Loch Linnhe and Inverness, met Hamish the ‘hairy coo’ and took a cruise on Loch Ness in search for Nessie. Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Castle, Camera Obscura and Peter Pan

Posted on December 21, 2009 by ShannonElizabeth

Sightseeing — Edinburgh Castle, Camera Obscura & Peter Pan!! Continue reading →

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Old Town Love!

Posted on December 20, 2009 by ShannonElizabeth

Day #2 in Edinburgh — exploring the Old Town & loving my entirely-too-gorgeous hotel!
Reviews: The Royal British Hotel, St. Giles Cathedral Continue reading →